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Between 1990 and 1995, the cafe industry experienced an average table occupancy rate of 76 percent, while the number of meals consumed outside the home by Americans remained steady at an average of 220 meals per month per 1000 individuals. However, from 1995 to 2000, the average table occupancy increased to 83 percent, while the number of meals consumed outside the home by Americans decreased to 200 meals per month per 1000 individuals. If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn?
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The average duration of meals consumed outside the home by Americans increased from 1995 to 2000.
B
The ratio of lengthy meals to shorter meals was higher in 2000 than in 1990.
C
The average number of Americans dining out per month tends to decrease when table occupancy rates rise.
D
The total number of meals served between 1990 and 1995 was less than the total number of meals served between 1995 and 2000.
E
A higher number of tables in a cafe correlates with a greater occupancy rate.
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KHABARDAARFeb 24, 2025
good question
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